Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX66
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced February 2015
- Later Model is Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Released February 2012
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX66 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX66, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-860 was brought out 2 years later than the TX66 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-860 matches up vs the TX66 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sony TX66
| TG-860 | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2015 |  | February 2012 | Fresher by 36 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Olympus TG-860
| TX66 | TG-860 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+770k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sony TX66
| TG-860 | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX66 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-860 versus the TX66.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and TX66 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and TX66.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-860 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
| Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2015-02-06 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VII | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3.3" |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 1,230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 3.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Yes | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 224g (0.49 lb) | 109g (0.24 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 shots | 250 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | Li-50B | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $279 | $350 |